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SaintSwan · 08-21-2010, 05:09 PM

I must preface this by saying I love Tom Jones, I say that without any hint of irony. I think he really is one of the finest singers I've ever heard.

Praise and Blame simply confirms that opinion. A gospel touched album that takes full advantage of his power and his range. The first track is written by Bob Dylan and is called What Good Am I, and since I first heard the song I have been unable to get it out of my heads. Not traditionally catchy, but compellingly written and the rasp Tom Jones brings to the song, combined with his natural power, the highs and the lows, and the regrets implicit in his phrasing make it a must listen. There is seven or eight stand out tracks and a few which I like but don't love, overall one of my favorite albums of the year.

08-21-2010, 05:09 PM	#5003 (permalink)
SaintSwan Groupie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Airdrie, AB Posts: 29	Tom Jones - Praise and Blame I must preface this by saying I love Tom Jones, I say that without any hint of irony. I think he really is one of the finest singers I've ever heard. Praise and Blame simply confirms that opinion. A gospel touched album that takes full advantage of his power and his range. The first track is written by Bob Dylan and is called What Good Am I, and since I first heard the song I have been unable to get it out of my heads. Not traditionally catchy, but compellingly written and the rasp Tom Jones brings to the song, combined with his natural power, the highs and the lows, and the regrets implicit in his phrasing make it a must listen. There is seven or eight stand out tracks and a few which I like but don't love, overall one of my favorite albums of the year. __________________ Whine bitch moan, rinse and repeat.